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Tuesday, 27 June 2017

The Khopra Danda trek is a fairly new trekking route in the Annapurna area, previously only possible to do as an organized camping trek. The newly opened community lodges on the trail enabled trekkers to visit this area without the need for camping. The Khopra ridge is situated on a top of a hill (3660m) overlooking the whole Annapurna range, including Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I. It is possible to disconnect from the main trail after reaching Poonhill (a popular hill station) and continue on to Khopra Danda and even further on to the sacred Khayer lake situated on around 4400 meters above sea level. The trail takes you through thick forests, rhododendron bushes, rivers, waterfalls, high pastures and alpine meadows. The view from Khopra Danda is said to be way better than from the commercial Poonhill station, with clearer views of the range and with much less people around. This trek takes about 8-14 days (depending on whether you will take the detour to the Khayer lake or not) and is perfect for those trekkers who want a more intimate experience in the Annapurna area.

Outline Itineraries

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Day 04: Pokhara to Ulleri (1950m)
Day 05: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850 m)
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3210m) and Trek to Swata (2270 m)
Day 07: Trek to khopra ridge (3660m)
Day 08: Hike to Khayar lake (4500). explore around
Day 09: Trek to Dobato (3460m)
Day 10: Trek to Ghandruk (1990m)
Day 11: Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara
Day 12: Pokhara Free day
Day 13: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 14: DepartureDetails Itinerary

Day
01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Upon
arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the
afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and
the local streets of Kathmandu.

Day
02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation

After
breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites
in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath
Stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the
medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu
meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners
as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population
residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more
than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes
on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an
important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come.
In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding
your trek.

Day
03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs

Distance
200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive

Early
morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via
Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from
Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop
in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see
more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local
villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the
evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local
market in Pokhara..

After
breakfast we drive to Nayapul on the way we pass some beautiful
village and scenery, we will stop for while to take picture close to
Nagdada and cross the beautiful village Lumle and reach in Nayapul
(1100m) situated along the Modi River. After that we arrive in
Birethanti where we check out TIMS and Permits and cross the modi
khola bridge and passes and follow the Vuramdi Khola when we arrive
in Tikhedhunga start to climb up to Ulleri top , from where we can
see Annapurna south and Himchuli

Day
05: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850 m)

Trekking
distance 8 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk

Get
up early morning and see the beautiful sunrise after breakfast start
to trek Ghorepani, on the way we pass some beautiful tea houses
which is managed by local people ( Called Magar ) and we start to
walk through the beautiful Jungle we will passes some water fall .
Before arrive to Ghorepani we will see welcome gate and reach in
beautiful Village Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along
the Annapurna Region . Almost all of village are Magars. From
Ghorepani we can see 2 Himalayas range Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
Himalayas range, Guide consult with local people for tomorrow sunrise
time , Suggest sleep early because tomorrow morning wake up early for
Sunrise

Day
06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3210m) and Trek to Swata (2270 m)

Trekking
distance 11 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk

Wake
up early morning prepare for the sunrise , suggest wear warm clothes
and take headlight start to Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) 45 minute
climb. from Poon Hill we can see beautiful sunrise and beautiful
mountain from poon hill we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche
Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt.
Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III
(7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II
(7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped
mountains Descend back to Ghorepani and after having breakfast at
Lodge and trek to Swata village. Most part of the trail we trek
through Rhododendron forest, the beautiful flower makes the jungle
colorful in spring when they bloom.

Day
07: Trek to khopra ridge (3660m)

Trekking
distance kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk

After
breakfast, we cross a stream and start to ascend all the way to
Khopra ridge. During the trek we walk passing beautiful rhododendron
and oak trees. the lodges around here are build by community based
and provides internet and telephone facilities. Overnight at
Guesthouse.

Day
08: Hike to Khayar lake (4500). explore around

Trekking
distance kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk

A
great place for rest day and hike to holy Khair Lake located at 4,247
m. a long and tough walk but worth the views, a holy site with
religious festival held annually around the month of August and
September. Villagers from the surrounding area assemble here to offer
prayers to Lord Shiva and bathe in the icy waters, sacrifices sheep
and goats.

Day
09: Trek to Dobato (3460m)

Trekking
distance kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk

We
take the higher trail straight above Khopra hill, enjoying the views
of the fully bloomed rhododendron forest and admiring the landscapes
of the Kali Gandaki valley and the spectacular mountains. You can
choose the lower route to avoid icy trail. The lower path is a little
longer because of ups and downs but quiet safe. Stay overnight at
guest house in Dobato.

Day
10: Trek to Ghandruk (1990m)

Trekking
distance kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk

We
walk through narrow downhill walk through the forest and keep
continue walking to get Tadapani village, a touristy junction.
Tadapani offers one of the best view of Mt. Annapurna South, Himchuli
and Machhapuchre (Fishtail). After lunch, we descend through the
forests again to the biggest Gurung Settlement Ghandruk. Take your
time to explore the typical culture and lifestyle of ethnic Gurung
people and interact with local people. Ghandruk also offers some of
the magnificent views of mountains and ancient museum. Stay overnight
at a local guesthouse

Day
11: Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

Trekking
distance 10 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk

Today
is our final day for trekking, we slowly follow our trail back to
Nayapul where we can take see beautiful local people and we cross the
Paddy field, when we reach to Syauli bazaar the path is flat till
Nayapul when we arrive in Nayapul then we drive Back to Pokhara .

Day
12: Pokhara Free day

After
finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out ,
pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you
can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake which is beautiful lake in
Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit
most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi’s Fall
Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar
Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places
for shopping

Day
13: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu

After
breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km/6-7hrs). we can
enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in
Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day
14: Departure

You
will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle
according to your flight schedule.